Self-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Your Inner Conversations - Softcover

Pollard, John K., III

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094205525X ISBN 13: 9780942055252

Publisher: Generic Human Studies, 1987

Synopsis

SELF-Parenting is the BEST, FASTEST, and MOST EFFECTIVE program to love, support and nurture your Inner Child. WHY? Because it's provides a SIMPLE, CLEAR, and PROVEN path to developing the WISEST skill set for your Inner Parent to begin communicating directly with your Inner Child. 

It also has the additional benefits of being the QUICKEST and LEAST EXPENSIVE way to build intimacy and trust with your Inner Child. This is the book that introduced the term "inner child" to the psychology profession.

1. Would you like to "Become Your Own Loving Parent?" (The Solution: Adult Children of Alcoholics)


2. If you are a member of the ACoA 12-Step Program, you can now seriously begin to work on your own recovery. SELF-Parenting: The Complete Guide to Your Inner Conversations provides a direct method to achieve this inner work.


3. If your Outer Parenting was harsh or abusive, it's now known in modern psychology that this creates a state of harsh and abusive "Self-Parenting" within your Inner Conversations.


4. SELF-Parenting is the original book that created and launched the "inner child" movement among the addiction recovery therapists in California and around the world in the late 80's.


5. Since this time thousands of readers have learned the true traits of the Inner Parent and Inner Child voices within every person.


6. If you are truly ready to become a loving Inner Parent to your Inner Child, NOW is the best time to start.


7. Through a daily practice of just 30 minutes a day, structured correctly, you can undo years of self-doubt, self-abuse, and destructive thought patterns.

About this title

About the Author

About the Author

JOHN K. POLLARD, III began studyingconsciousness growth methods in 1969. As a result ofhis many studies and experiences he discovered theground-breaking concept of Self-Parenting and becamean expert on resolving Inner Conflicts.

The Self-Parenting Program represents a quantumleap in consciousness growth awareness and John'swarm, personable, yet direct style has influencedthousands towards becoming healthier, saner humanbeings.

In addition to his writing, John has made numerousradio, television, and conference appearances topromote the cause of Self-Parenting. 

Visit Amazon'sJohn K. Pollard Page for more information on hissubsequent discoveries and books.

About the Illustrator

LINDA NUSBAUM is a freelance painter, designer,and illustrator. A graduate of the Otis Art Institute ofParson's School of Design, she works on a variety ofprojects on both coasts, including interactive exhibitsfor children's museums, film storyboards, murals, andoil paintings.

From the Back Cover

Are You Tired of Feeling?

• Unhappy
• Angry
• Lonely
• Bored
• Insecure
• Depressed
• Afraid

Wouldn't You Rather Be?

• Happy
• Excited
• Positive
• Confident
• Exhilarated
• Carefree
• Content

Your "Inner Conversations" are the constant mental dialogue occurring inside your mind between the voices of your Inner Parent and your Inner Child. Everyone has Inner Conversations!

SELF-Parenting is the way you, as the Inner Parent, parent your Inner Child within YOUR Inner Conversations.

Your style of SELF-Parenting is based on the quality of parenting you received as a child. If your outer parenting as a child was ideal, congratulations! If your outer parenting was negative or less than ideal, then you need this book!

By using the methods presented in SELF-Parenting, your Inner Parent can
learn to positively love, support, and nurture your Inner Child. You can create a new happy "childhood" once again.

John Bradshaw, Author, Bradshaw On: The Family says:

"I consider SELF-Parenting to be a major contribution to the ongoing awakening about the child within us. The techniques for talking to our Inner Child are far and away the most advanced technology we have upto this time. I wholeheartedly endorse this book."

An ACoA Therapist says:
"Adult Children of Alcoholics will benefit greatly by reading this book! At last, here is a step-by-step guide to improve your inner communication and your self-esteem. Healthy communication with others begins with healthy communication within yourself. My Inner Child loved it and my Inner Parent recommends it."

It's Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood!

From the Inside Flap

"Learning to love your SELF!"
What began as one man's personal quest in 1970 has now become an international phenomenon. John Pollard's unique SELF-PARENT1NG Program is supported in many cities through-out the United States and Australia, and hundreds of therapists are now practicing Self-Parenting with their patients.

"My initial comment is WOW! I found the book absolutely fascinating. Not only is it easy to read and understand, it is complete. I no longer find it necessary to judge myself in the negative ways in which I had become so expert."
--Georgia Engels, Sydney, Australia

"In my ACOA support groups we have talked about the Inner Child many times, but until I read your book I really didn't understand what to do or what was meant by the child within. Thank you very much for getting right to the nitty-gritty."
--Michael Winslow, Wilmington, IL

"I can't tell you how much your book has changed my life.I have been in therapy off and on for most of my life and nothing I've done has helped improve my outlook on life as much as reading your book and practicing the Self-Parent-ing exercises. Thank you, John, the exercises work and they do wonders for my outlook each day. I don't know why they work, but I know it's like a miracle, truly a gift from God. You may have saved a life somewhere because of this book."
--Joanna Valenti, Canyon Country, CA

"SELF-PARENTING breaks new ground. I've been feeling so fantastic the experience is hard to describe!"

--Paul Bernard, Sydney, Australia

"Your book SELF-PARENTING is too good to be true.What you've written is somehow exactly what I already felt but no one has ever put into words before. The best part is that it is so simple but so exhilarating. Thank you for explaining "me" in a book. I really feel like I am my own best company."

--Marcia Michelmas, Los Angeles, CA

"A blessing on your head for your wonderful work. I've been with a therapist for three months working your technique and I feel a big change."
-Lydia Goldstein, Tamarac, FL

"I wish to express how helpful your book and the sessions have been to me."

-Richard Fong, Vancouver, BC

"John, I want you to know that reading your book and doing the exercises have been very valuable to me. I will now be able to prevent depressions by staying intimately in touch with my inner child and encouraging both inner parent and inner child to express their feelings and wants and needs and go for Win/ Win solutions."
-Jack Lopez, Portland, OR

"Combining your book with my spiritual path has been unbelievable. During one of my spiritual meditations I grabbed hands with my Inner Child and walked straight into the heart of God."
-Randy Roberts, DC, Long Beach, CA

"SELF-PARENTING is the essence of everything!"-Susan Garrett, Sydney, Australia

Edition details

• Publisher: Generic Human Studies
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 094205525X
• ISBN 13: 9780942055252
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276